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Find the missing numerators in fraction addition problems on this math worksheet.

Worksheet titled "Missing Numerators" with fraction addition problems requiring students to find missing numerators, featuring a red ladybug illustration.

Worksheet titled "Missing Numerators" with fraction addition problems requiring students to find missing numerators, featuring a red ladybug illustration.

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To solve the problem of finding the missing numerators in each equation, we need to determine what number should replace the blank (□) so that the equation holds true. Let's go through each equation step by step.

General Approach:


1. Identify the denominators: Ensure the denominators are the same on both sides of the equation.
2. Set up the equation: Write the equation with the unknown numerator as a variable.
3. Solve for the unknown numerator.

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Detailed Solutions:



#### Row 1:
1. Equation 1:
\[
\frac{1}{6} + \frac{\square}{6} = \frac{2}{3}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{1 + \square}{6} = \frac{2}{3}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
3(1 + \square) = 6 \cdot 2
\]
\[
3 + 3\square = 12
\]
\[
3\square = 9
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

2. Equation 2:
\[
\frac{1}{10} + \frac{\square}{10} = \frac{2}{5}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{1 + \square}{10} = \frac{2}{5}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
5(1 + \square) = 10 \cdot 2
\]
\[
5 + 5\square = 20
\]
\[
5\square = 15
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

#### Row 2:
3. Equation 3:
\[
\frac{1}{4} + \frac{\square}{4} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{1 + \square}{4} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
2(1 + \square) = 4 \cdot 1
\]
\[
2 + 2\square = 4
\]
\[
2\square = 2
\]
\[
\square = 1
\]

4. Equation 4:
\[
\frac{1}{12} + \frac{\square}{12} = \frac{1}{3}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{1 + \square}{12} = \frac{1}{3}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
3(1 + \square) = 12 \cdot 1
\]
\[
3 + 3\square = 12
\]
\[
3\square = 9
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

5. Equation 5:
\[
\frac{6}{18} + \frac{\square}{18} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{6 + \square}{18} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
2(6 + \square) = 18 \cdot 1
\]
\[
12 + 2\square = 18
\]
\[
2\square = 6
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

#### Row 3:
6. Equation 6:
\[
\frac{1}{10} + \frac{\square}{10} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{1 + \square}{10} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
2(1 + \square) = 10 \cdot 1
\]
\[
2 + 2\square = 10
\]
\[
2\square = 8
\]
\[
\square = 4
\]

7. Equation 7:
\[
\frac{1}{8} + \frac{\square}{8} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{1 + \square}{8} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
2(1 + \square) = 8 \cdot 1
\]
\[
2 + 2\square = 8
\]
\[
2\square = 6
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

8. Equation 8:
\[
\frac{2}{6} + \frac{\square}{6} = \frac{2}{3}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{2 + \square}{6} = \frac{2}{3}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
3(2 + \square) = 6 \cdot 2
\]
\[
6 + 3\square = 12
\]
\[
3\square = 6
\]
\[
\square = 2
\]

#### Row 4:
9. Equation 9:
\[
\frac{1}{6} + \frac{\square}{6} = \frac{1}{3}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{1 + \square}{6} = \frac{1}{3}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
3(1 + \square) = 6 \cdot 1
\]
\[
3 + 3\square = 6
\]
\[
3\square = 3
\]
\[
\square = 1
\]

10. Equation 10:
\[
\frac{2}{15} + \frac{\square}{15} = \frac{1}{3}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{2 + \square}{15} = \frac{1}{3}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
3(2 + \square) = 15 \cdot 1
\]
\[
6 + 3\square = 15
\]
\[
3\square = 9
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

11. Equation 11:
\[
\frac{5}{12} + \frac{\square}{12} = \frac{2}{3}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{5 + \square}{12} = \frac{2}{3}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
3(5 + \square) = 12 \cdot 2
\]
\[
15 + 3\square = 24
\]
\[
3\square = 9
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

#### Row 5:
12. Equation 12:
\[
\frac{5}{10} + \frac{\square}{10} = \frac{4}{5}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{5 + \square}{10} = \frac{4}{5}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
5(5 + \square) = 10 \cdot 4
\]
\[
25 + 5\square = 40
\]
\[
5\square = 15
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

13. Equation 13:
\[
\frac{3}{8} + \frac{\square}{8} = \frac{3}{4}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{3 + \square}{8} = \frac{3}{4}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
4(3 + \square) = 8 \cdot 3
\]
\[
12 + 4\square = 24
\]
\[
4\square = 12
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

14. Equation 14:
\[
\frac{2}{20} + \frac{\square}{20} = \frac{1}{4}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{2 + \square}{20} = \frac{1}{4}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
4(2 + \square) = 20 \cdot 1
\]
\[
8 + 4\square = 20
\]
\[
4\square = 12
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

#### Row 6:
15. Equation 15:
\[
\frac{9}{20} + \frac{\square}{20} = \frac{3}{4}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{9 + \square}{20} = \frac{3}{4}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
4(9 + \square) = 20 \cdot 3
\]
\[
36 + 4\square = 60
\]
\[
4\square = 24
\]
\[
\square = 6
\]

16. Equation 16:
\[
\frac{1}{8} + \frac{\square}{8} = \frac{1}{4}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{1 + \square}{8} = \frac{1}{4}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
4(1 + \square) = 8 \cdot 1
\]
\[
4 + 4\square = 8
\]
\[
4\square = 4
\]
\[
\square = 1
\]

17. Equation 17:
\[
\frac{1}{16} + \frac{\square}{16} = \frac{1}{4}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{1 + \square}{16} = \frac{1}{4}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
4(1 + \square) = 16 \cdot 1
\]
\[
4 + 4\square = 16
\]
\[
4\square = 12
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

#### Row 7:
18. Equation 18:
\[
\frac{2}{9} + \frac{\square}{9} = \frac{1}{3}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{2 + \square}{9} = \frac{1}{3}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
3(2 + \square) = 9 \cdot 1
\]
\[
6 + 3\square = 9
\]
\[
3\square = 3
\]
\[
\square = 1
\]

19. Equation 19:
\[
\frac{7}{25} + \frac{\square}{25} = \frac{3}{5}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{7 + \square}{25} = \frac{3}{5}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
5(7 + \square) = 25 \cdot 3
\]
\[
35 + 5\square = 75
\]
\[
5\square = 40
\]
\[
\square = 8
\]

20. Equation 20:
\[
\frac{3}{9} + \frac{\square}{9} = \frac{2}{3}
\]
- Combine the fractions on the left side:
\[
\frac{3 + \square}{9} = \frac{2}{3}
\]
- Cross-multiply to solve for \(\square\):
\[
3(3 + \square) = 9 \cdot 2
\]
\[
9 + 3\square = 18
\]
\[
3\square = 9
\]
\[
\square = 3
\]

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Final Answer:


\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ccc}
3 & 3 & \\
1 & 3 & 3 \\
4 & 3 & 2 \\
1 & 3 & 3 \\
3 & 3 & 6 \\
1 & 1 & 3 \\
1 & 8 & 3 \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fractions grade 3 math worksheet.
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